Raven received their bachelor degree in Simulation, Animation, and Gaming at Eastern Michigan University. There, he gained skills in 3D animation and character modeling. In his undergraduate research symposium project, Dynamic Storytelling with Animation, Raven explored the potential advantages animation has over traditional filmmaking in telling dynamic narratives. As part of the MFA program in Digital Animation and Interactive Media, Raven hopes to further expand the utilization of animation to promote self-awareness and self-expression.